World Health Organization: How to wear a mask safely
by Ref:https://www.sho.int/emergencies/disease/novel-coronavirus-2019 | August 19, 2020
World Health Organization: How To Wear A Mask Safely?
It is important to follow certain steps to make sure that wearing your mask is most effective. The World Health Organization outlines the following suggestions and tips for wearing a cloth mask and medical mask.
Cloth mask:
- Wash your hands with soap and water before touching the mask
- Make sure that the mask appears clean before putting it on
- Put on your mask in a way that cover your chin, mouth, nose and leaves no gaps on the sides
- Avoid touching the mask once it is on
- Wash your hands with soap and water before removing the mask
- Store the mask in a clean, resealable plastic bag between uses
- It is recommended that you wash your cloth masks with warm soap and water once a day
- Wash your hands again after removing the mask
For the cloth mask to be most safe and effective, it is important that you do not: wear a dirty mask, share masks, wear your mask under your nose, or wear a loose mask
Medical mask:
- Wash your hands with soap and water before touching the mask
- Make sure that the mask appears clean and that there are no holes or rips
- Put the mask on with the color side facing outwards and the stiff edge on the top
- Make sure that the mask covers your chin, mouth, nose and leaves no gaps on the sides
- Avoid touching the mask once it is on
- Remove the mask when in a safe place and discard immediately
- Wash your hands with soap and water after removing the mask
For the medical mask to be most safe and effective, it is important that you do not: reuse a medical mask, wear your mask under your nose, wear a loose mask, or use a ripped mask
Should I Wear A Mask Outside?
While you don’t need to wear a mask in your own car if you’re alone, you should always bring a mask with you. If you’re going somewhere outdoors and there is a chance there would be some crowds of people, then yes, bring and wear your mask while you’re outside. Also keep in mind that wearing a mask does not replace social distancing.
